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Feeling overwhelmed every time you sit down to blog? 😩
The good news: with one simple strategy, you can plan a full month of blog posts in less than an hour – and actually enjoy doing it! 🙌
🗓️ How to Plan a Month of Blog Posts in Under an Hour
Here’s how to get organized and take the stress out of blogging.
✅ Start With Your Content Buckets
First, group your blog topics into 3 to 5 “buckets” or themes you regularly post about. Think recipes, gardening, DIY, blogging tips – whatever you talk about the most.
Creating content buckets helps you stay focused and ensures you’re not jumping all over the place.
🧠 Pro Tip: Keep your themes flexible enough to allow seasonal or trending content.
📄 Use our Content Calendar Template to quickly fill in ideas for each week. It’s a great way to visualize your plan and avoid that “what do I write next?” panic.
⏱️ Use a Planning Sprint
Set a timer for 20 minutes. During that time, brainstorm at least 10 post titles – fast and loose, no overthinking.
Need help? Tools like this simple desktop whiteboard can help you jot down and rearrange ideas quickly.
You’re not writing the posts now, just mapping out what’s coming.
🧩 Plug in Purposeful Post Types
Once you’ve got titles, assign them a post type: tutorial, list, review, roundup, opinion, etc. A mix of formats keeps your blog fresh and your audience engaged.
Here’s a fun extra: rotate your calls to action! Some posts push your product, some grow your list, and some link to helpful tools.
🖊️ Don’t forget to sprinkle in affiliate-friendly posts – like this blogging camera setup or a helpful tripod ring light combo.
🔁 Schedule It and Forget It
Use a free scheduler or Google Calendar to block out when each post goes live. Add any prep tasks, like photo editing or keyword research.
Want help organizing it all? The Ultimate Blog Starter Kit has editable templates, calendars, and checklists to keep your content rolling.
💡 Final Thought
Batch planning is like meal prepping – it saves you time, stress, and those “I don’t know what to post” moments. And if you’re serious about growing your blog consistently, this is the habit that changes everything.
📌 You may also want to check out How To Make A Blog Post Spreadsheet – this post walks you through organizing your blog post plans step-by-step and pairs perfectly with today’s strategy.
